As a hot desert casino town less than thirty miles southeast of Las Vegas, Henderson attracts many Las Vegas travelers looking for alternative accommodations. Hotels in Henderson can be found near championship golf courses with beautiful mountain scenery. Henderson, which has its own resort casinos, is near the Hoover Dam and has several unique desert tourist attractions including the Botanical Cactus Garden. Henderson was ranked number 20 by Money Magazine in 2006 as one of the best places in America to live.

Henderson Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

Hotels in Henderson are the best places to have business meetings and conventions. Some of hotels with big meeting room facilities are Green Valley Parkway, Coronado Parkway and the prestigious Howard Hughes Parkway.

Dining

Henderson hotels direct their guests to many tranquil and classy restaurants such as Momoyama Sushi & Japanese, Tuscany Grill and Cheesecake and Crime. Other nice places to eat include King's Fish House, which serves American and Asian food, and The Willows Restaurant.

Major Points of Interest

Golf courses and museums are some of the best attractions to visit near Henderson hotels. The Henderson Pavilion Concert Theater is part of a recreational plaza, while the Acacia Demonstration Gardens explains to visitors how to maintain a desert garden.

Shopping

Sandy Valley Ranch is one of the best family shopping malls full of stores and restaurants not far from hotels in Henderson. Galleria at Sunset is another mall with many well-known places including JC Penny and Macy's, along with casual restaurants.

Celebrities

Henderson is a home for many high-profile celebrities who may be spotted at local restaurants. Some of the stars who live there include Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson, Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, Tanya Tucker and Marie Osmond.